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Piece

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a rectangular piece of fabric labeled as "Piece" by the artist. The fabric has a zigzag pattern made up of yellow, blue, white, and brown threads. The zigzags are made of connected chevrons pointing to the right and left. The background of the fabric appears to be a light gray or beige color. The fabric is slightly worn and frayed around the edges, with some darker spots visible. The fabric has a rough texture. The image has a white rectangle in the bottom-right corner with black text that reads "20.148.574".

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Silk / Compound weave
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 405 px
Museum record:
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